I’m reveling in the last of our cooler days, because come summer, instead of enjoying the sounds of birds while…
All this time, I thought I lived near torrey pines
Despite what’s stated on Google Maps and local street signage, the trees encircling my apartment complex are not what I…
Snow and a rapid stream made this mountain hike an enjoyable challenge
No more outdoor activities in low-lying areas unless it’s hella early—meaning, 5 a.m., and then it’s vamoose by like 7…
Homes are horribly out of place along this scenic stretch of Henderson
If you care about natural / organic spaces in urban settings, this particular area in Southern Nevada may leave you…
Notes on hares and coyotes you may not find in most field guides
Just thought I would share some nuggets I read recently regarding the behaviors of black-tailed jackrabbits and also coyotes. I…
The morning I met a coyote
For a few seconds, it stared into my eyes as if it knew and loved me. Maybe even adoration. Or…
That time of year in this part of Nevada
We’re seeing the beginnings of spring in Southern Nevada. Green bursts on cottonwood trees. Creosote sprouting its fluffy, white fruit.…
Animal bones, a rock wren and visions of mountain lions
I did a little scrambling over some small hills and rocks yesterday — going off-trail and traversing the opposite side…
Extracting a message from the shadows of trees
I peer out my patio door as the morning sunlight descends upon the neatly kept desert landscaping. In the section…
the prickly pressed 